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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.31, 796.37 and 345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.31, 796.37 and 345.53 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.31 : 796.37 = 345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.31/796.37 = 345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.31x = 796.37 × 345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.31x = 275,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,164.02/530.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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