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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 796.20 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 796.20 and 287.80 is: 431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 796.20 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/796.20 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 796.20 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 229,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,146.36/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.70

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