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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 796.33 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 796.33 and 357.11 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 796.33 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/796.33 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 796.33 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 284,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,376.86/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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