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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.51, 795.50 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.51, 795.50 and 357.44 is: 535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.51 : 795.50 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.51/795.50 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.51x = 795.50 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.51x = 284,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,341.73/530.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.98

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