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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.93, 796.11 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.93, 796.11 and 287.25 is: 430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.93 : 796.11 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.93/796.11 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.93x = 796.11 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.93x = 228,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,682.60/530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.72

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