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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.65, 796.20 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.65, 796.20 and 287.34 is: 431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.65 : 796.20 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.65/796.20 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.65x = 796.20 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.65x = 228,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,778.67/530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.13

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