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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 795.72 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 795.72 and 145.69 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 795.72 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/795.72 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 795.72 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 115,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,927.72/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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