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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.56, 793.94 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.56, 793.94 and 384.48 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.56 : 793.94 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.56/793.94 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.56x = 793.94 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.56x = 305,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,254.05/530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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