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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.31, 794.10 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.31, 794.10 and 366.29 is: 548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.31 : 794.10 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.31/794.10 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.31x = 794.10 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.31x = 290,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,865.09/530.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.48

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