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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 794.50 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 794.50 and 354.47 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 794.50 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/794.50 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 794.50 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 281,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,621.56/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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