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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 795.16 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 795.16 and 377.48 is: 565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 795.16 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/795.16 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 795.16 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 300,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,159.46/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.40

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