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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 795.60 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 795.60 and 385.12 is: 578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 795.60 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/795.60 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 795.60 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 306,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,401.47/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.03

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