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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 793.31 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 793.31 and 376.47 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 793.31 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/793.31 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 793.31 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 298,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,655.53/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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