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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.73, 796.32 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.73, 796.32 and 368.69 is: 553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.73 : 796.32 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.73/796.32 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.73x = 796.32 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.73x = 293,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,591.24/530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.18

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