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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.23, 795.54 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.23, 795.54 and 392.10 is: 588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.23 : 795.54 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.23/795.54 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.23x = 795.54 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.23x = 311,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,931.23/530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.29

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