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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 794.28 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 794.28 and 385.52 is: 577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 794.28 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/794.28 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 794.28 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 306,210.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,210.83/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.49

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