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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 793.96 and 437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 793.96 and 437.74 is: 655.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 793.96 = 437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/793.96 = 437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 793.96 × 437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 347,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,548.05/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.65

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