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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.44, 831.12 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.44, 831.12 and 530.16 is: 796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.44 : 831.12 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.44/831.12 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.44x = 831.12 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.44x = 440,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,626.58/553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.16

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