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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 794.50 and 313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 794.50 and 313.72 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 794.50 = 313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/794.50 = 313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 794.50 × 313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 249,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,250.54/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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