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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.89, 796.80 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.89, 796.80 and 368.69 is: 553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.89 : 796.80 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.89/796.80 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.89x = 796.80 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.89x = 293,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,772.19/530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.36

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