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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.50, 795.64 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.50, 795.64 and 375.98 is: 563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.50 : 795.64 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.50/795.64 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.50x = 795.64 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.50x = 299,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,144.73/530.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.89

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