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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 795.58 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 795.58 and 367.68 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 795.58 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/795.58 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 795.58 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 292,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,518.85/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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