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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 795.60 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 795.60 and 384.60 is: 576.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 795.60 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/795.60 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 795.60 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 305,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,987.76/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.90

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