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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.32, 794.10 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.32, 794.10 and 393.46 is: 589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.32 : 794.10 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.32/794.10 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.32x = 794.10 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.32x = 312,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,446.59/530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.17

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