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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.57, 796.19 and 400.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.57, 796.19 and 400.87 is: 601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.57 : 796.19 = 400.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.57/796.19 = 400.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.57x = 796.19 × 400.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.57x = 319,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,164.70/530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.56

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