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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 795.69 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 795.69 and 287.34 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 795.69 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/795.69 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 795.69 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 228,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,633.56/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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