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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.03, 794.91 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.03, 794.91 and 237.37 is: 355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.03 : 794.91 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.03/794.91 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.03x = 794.91 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.03x = 188,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,683.22/530.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.99

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