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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.30, 794.58 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.30, 794.58 and 510.04 is: 764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.30 : 794.58 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.30/794.58 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.30x = 794.58 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.30x = 405,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,267.58/530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.22

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