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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 796.05 and 286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 796.05 and 286.78 is: 430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 796.05 = 286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/796.05 = 286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 796.05 × 286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 228,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,287.79/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.30

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