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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.74, 795.24 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.74, 795.24 and 376.36 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.74 : 795.24 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.74/795.24 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.74x = 795.24 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.74x = 299,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,296.53/530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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