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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 794.43 and 377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 794.43 and 377.25 is: 564.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 794.43 = 377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/794.43 = 377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 794.43 × 377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 299,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,698.72/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.47

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