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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 794.98 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 794.98 and 376.04 is: 563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 794.98 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/794.98 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 794.98 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 298,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,946.74/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.16

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