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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 795.45 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 795.45 and 286.84 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 795.45 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/795.45 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 795.45 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 228,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,165.44/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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