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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.61, 796.38 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.61, 796.38 and 284.01 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.61 : 796.38 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.61/796.38 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.61x = 796.38 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.61x = 226,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,174.48/530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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