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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.76, 795.60 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.76, 795.60 and 287.04 is: 430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.76 : 795.60 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.76/795.60 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.76x = 795.60 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.76x = 228,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,369.02/530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.27

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