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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.41, 795.39 and 286.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.41, 795.39 and 286.87 is: 430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.41 : 795.39 = 286.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.41/795.39 = 286.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.41x = 795.39 × 286.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.41x = 228,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,173.53/530.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.18

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