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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 796.34 and 287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 796.34 and 287.21 is: 430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 796.34 = 287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/796.34 = 287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 796.34 × 287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 228,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,711.39/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.97

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