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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 796.55 and 376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 796.55 and 376.53 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 796.55 = 376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/796.55 = 376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 796.55 × 376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 299,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,924.97/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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