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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 793.77 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 793.77 and 321.54 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 793.77 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/793.77 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 793.77 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 255,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,228.81/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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