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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.23, 795.50 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.23, 795.50 and 237.66 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.23 : 795.50 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.23/795.50 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.23x = 795.50 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.23x = 189,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,057.34/530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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