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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.26, 794.28 and 313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.26, 794.28 and 313.72 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.26 : 794.28 = 313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.26/794.28 = 313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.26x = 794.28 × 313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.26x = 249,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,181.52/530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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