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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.72, 796.04 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.72, 796.04 and 238.10 is: 357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.72 : 796.04 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.72/796.04 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.72x = 796.04 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.72x = 189,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,537.12/530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.13

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