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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 794.48 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 794.48 and 375.42 is: 562.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 794.48 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/794.48 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 794.48 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 298,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,261.80/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.49

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