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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.87, 795.90 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.87, 795.90 and 382.70 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.87 : 795.90 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.87/795.90 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.87x = 795.90 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.87x = 304,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,586.95/530.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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