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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.65, 796.14 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.65, 796.14 and 376.88 is: 565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.65 : 796.14 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.65/796.14 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.65x = 796.14 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.65x = 300,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,043.38/530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.43

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