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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.89, 796.41 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.89, 796.41 and 385.73 is: 578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.89 : 796.41 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.89/796.41 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.89x = 796.41 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.89x = 307,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,199.23/530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.65

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