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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 795.48 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 795.48 and 325.20 is: 487.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 795.48 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/795.48 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 795.48 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 258,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,690.10/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.62

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