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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 796.14 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 796.14 and 368.68 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 796.14 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/796.14 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 796.14 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 293,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,520.90/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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