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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 794.84 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 794.84 and 282.84 is: 424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 794.84 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/794.84 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 794.84 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 224,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,811.13/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.02

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