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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.48, 795.42 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.48, 795.42 and 368.24 is: 552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.48 : 795.42 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.48/795.42 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.48x = 795.42 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.48x = 292,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,905.46/530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.15

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