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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 794.66 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 794.66 and 384.15 is: 575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 794.66 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/794.66 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 794.66 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 305,266.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,266.72/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.00

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