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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.17, 795.59 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.17, 795.59 and 286.86 is: 430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.17 : 795.59 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.17/795.59 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.17x = 795.59 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.17x = 228,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,223.66/530.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.47

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