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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.71, 795.90 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.71, 795.90 and 325.37 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.71 : 795.90 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.71/795.90 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.71x = 795.90 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.71x = 258,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,963.97/530.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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