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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.85, 795.36 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.85, 795.36 and 287.55 is: 430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.85 : 795.36 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.85/795.36 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.85x = 795.36 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.85x = 228,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,706.85/530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.83

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