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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 794.82 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 794.82 and 368.34 is: 552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 794.82 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/794.82 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 794.82 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 292,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,764.00/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.03

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