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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 794.34 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 794.34 and 510.30 is: 764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 794.34 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/794.34 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 794.34 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 405,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,351.70/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.41

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