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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.56, 796.34 and 376.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.56, 796.34 and 376.05 is: 564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.56 : 796.34 = 376.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.56/796.34 = 376.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.56x = 796.34 × 376.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.56x = 299,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,463.66/530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.43

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