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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 795.52 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 795.52 and 386.72 is: 580.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 795.52 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/795.52 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 795.52 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 307,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,643.49/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.37

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