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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 795.24 and 506.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 795.24 and 506.46 is: 759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 795.24 = 506.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/795.24 = 506.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 795.24 × 506.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 402,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,757.25/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.70

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