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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 795.84 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 795.84 and 283.65 is: 425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 795.84 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/795.84 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 795.84 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 225,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,740.84/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.73

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