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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 794.72 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 794.72 and 286.56 is: 429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 794.72 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/794.72 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 794.72 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 227,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,734.96/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.36

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