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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 795.33 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 795.33 and 313.50 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 795.33 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/795.33 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 795.33 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 249,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,335.96/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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