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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 795.47 and 530.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 795.47 and 530.00 is: 731.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 795.47 = 530.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/795.47 = 530.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 795.47 × 530.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 421,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,592.47/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.38

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