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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 796.04 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 796.04 and 373.87 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 796.04 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/796.04 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 796.04 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 297,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,616.06/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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