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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 795.77 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 795.77 and 401.13 is: 601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 795.77 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/795.77 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 795.77 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 319,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,207.22/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.89

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