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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 796.32 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 796.32 and 287.61 is: 431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 796.32 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/796.32 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 796.32 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 229,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,029.60/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.46

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