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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 793.80 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 793.80 and 392.40 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 793.80 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/793.80 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 793.80 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 311,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,487.12/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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