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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 795.25 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 795.25 and 282.99 is: 424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 795.25 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/795.25 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 795.25 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 225,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,043.82/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.58

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