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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.87, 796.29 and 287.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.87, 796.29 and 287.33 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.87 : 796.29 = 287.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.87/796.29 = 287.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.87x = 796.29 × 287.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.87x = 228,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,794.02/530.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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