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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 794.94 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 794.94 and 217.92 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 794.94 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/794.94 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 794.94 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 173,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,233.32/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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