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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.32, 794.76 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.32, 794.76 and 385.36 is: 577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.32 : 794.76 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.32/794.76 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.32x = 794.76 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.32x = 306,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,268.71/530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.52

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