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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.46, 795.40 and 376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.46, 795.40 and 376.69 is: 564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.46 : 795.40 = 376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.46/795.40 = 376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.46x = 795.40 × 376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.46x = 299,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,619.23/530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.83

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