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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.42, 795.02 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.42, 795.02 and 287.15 is: 430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.42 : 795.02 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.42/795.02 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.42x = 795.02 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.42x = 228,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,284.58/530.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.39

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