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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.57, 795.38 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.57, 795.38 and 325.23 is: 487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.57 : 795.38 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.57/795.38 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.57x = 795.38 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.57x = 258,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,679.81/530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.56

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