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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 794.88 and 286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 794.88 and 286.61 is: 429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 794.88 = 286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/794.88 = 286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 794.88 × 286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 227,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,816.58/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.73

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