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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.01, 795.15 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.01, 795.15 and 356.40 is: 534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.01 : 795.15 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.01/795.15 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.01x = 795.15 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.01x = 283,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,391.46/530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.69

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