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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 796.11 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 796.11 and 315.06 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 796.11 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/796.11 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 796.11 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 250,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,822.42/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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