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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 800.80 and 530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 800.80 and 530.54 is: 800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 800.80 = 530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/800.80 = 530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 800.80 × 530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 424,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,856.43/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.80

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