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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 795.69 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 795.69 and 377.28 is: 566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 795.69 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/795.69 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 795.69 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 300,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,197.92/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.02

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