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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 795.72 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 795.72 and 409.20 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 795.72 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/795.72 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 795.72 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 325,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,608.62/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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