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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 795.10 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 795.10 and 359.08 is: 538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 795.10 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/795.10 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 795.10 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 285,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,504.51/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.24

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