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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.17, 795.60 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.17, 795.60 and 393.58 is: 590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.17 : 795.60 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.17/795.60 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.17x = 795.60 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.17x = 313,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,132.25/530.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.63

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