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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.62, 796.23 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.62, 796.23 and 287.28 is: 431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.62 : 796.23 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.62/796.23 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.62x = 796.23 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.62x = 228,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,740.95/530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.08

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