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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 795.30 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 795.30 and 522.10 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 795.30 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/795.30 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 795.30 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 415,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,226.13/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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