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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 795.33 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 795.33 and 386.94 is: 580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 795.33 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/795.33 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 795.33 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 307,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,744.99/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.61

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