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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 795.02 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 795.02 and 357.39 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 795.02 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/795.02 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 795.02 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 284,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,130.41/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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