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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 794.15 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 794.15 and 356.02 is: 533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 794.15 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/794.15 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 794.15 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 282,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,733.28/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.46

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