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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 795.97 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 795.97 and 377.13 is: 565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 795.97 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/795.97 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 795.97 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 300,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,184.17/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.43

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