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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.38, 795.03 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.38, 795.03 and 365.95 is: 548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.38 : 795.03 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.38/795.03 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.38x = 795.03 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.38x = 290,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,941.23/530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.55

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