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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 794.90 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 794.90 and 356.80 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 794.90 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/794.90 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 794.90 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 283,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,620.32/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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