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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.73, 795.71 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.73, 795.71 and 356.97 is: 535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.73 : 795.71 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.73/795.71 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.73x = 795.71 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.73x = 284,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,043.50/530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.19

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