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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.21, 795.41 and 376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.21, 795.41 and 376.19 is: 564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.21 : 795.41 = 376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.21/795.41 = 376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.21x = 795.41 × 376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.21x = 299,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,222.25/530.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.35

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