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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 791.34 and 426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 791.34 and 426.92 is: 637.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 791.34 = 426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/791.34 = 426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 791.34 × 426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 337,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,838.87/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.38

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