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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.32, 796.08 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.32, 796.08 and 375.60 is: 563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.32 : 796.08 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.32/796.08 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.32x = 796.08 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.32x = 299,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,007.65/530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.82

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