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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 795.52 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 795.52 and 337.92 is: 506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 795.52 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/795.52 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 795.52 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 268,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,822.12/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.83

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