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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 795.42 and 393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 795.42 and 393.44 is: 590.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 795.42 = 393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/795.42 = 393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 795.42 × 393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 312,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,950.04/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.43

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