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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.78, 795.62 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.78, 795.62 and 376.34 is: 564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.78 : 795.62 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.78/795.62 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.78x = 795.62 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.78x = 299,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,417.77/530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.11

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