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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.60, 795.67 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.60, 795.67 and 283.75 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.60 : 795.67 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.60/795.67 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.60x = 795.67 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.60x = 225,774.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,774.74/530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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