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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.55, 796.37 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.55, 796.37 and 287.01 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.55 : 796.37 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.55/796.37 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.55x = 796.37 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.55x = 228,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,564.72/530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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