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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 794.77 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 794.77 and 375.62 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 794.77 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/794.77 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 794.77 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 298,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,526.59/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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