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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 795.67 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 795.67 and 385.13 is: 577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 795.67 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/795.67 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 795.67 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 306,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,437.41/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.22

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