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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.60, 795.42 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.60, 795.42 and 384.68 is: 576.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.60 : 795.42 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.60/795.42 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.60x = 795.42 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.60x = 305,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,982.17/530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.67

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