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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 795.96 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 795.96 and 357.36 is: 536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 795.96 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/795.96 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 795.96 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 284,444.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,444.27/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.16

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