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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.07, 795.44 and 400.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.07, 795.44 and 400.37 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.07 : 795.44 = 400.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.07/795.44 = 400.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.07x = 795.44 × 400.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.07x = 318,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,466.34/530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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