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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 795.14 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 795.14 and 408.20 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 795.14 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/795.14 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 795.14 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 324,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,574.11/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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