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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 796.22 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 796.22 and 238.36 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 796.22 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/796.22 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 796.22 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 189,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,787.00/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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