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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 795.42 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 795.42 and 145.52 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 795.42 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/795.42 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 795.42 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 115,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,749.52/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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