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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 795.95 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 795.95 and 376.75 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 795.95 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/795.95 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 795.95 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 299,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,870.29/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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