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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.83, 796.83 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.83, 796.83 and 376.12 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.83 : 796.83 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.83/796.83 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.83x = 796.83 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.83x = 299,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,703.70/530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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