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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 795.76 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 795.76 and 368 is: 552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 795.76 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/795.76 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 795.76 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 292,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,839.68/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.32

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