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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 795.83 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 795.83 and 237.98 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 795.83 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/795.83 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 795.83 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 189,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,386.45/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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