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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.33, 795.87 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.33, 795.87 and 392.94 is: 589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.33 : 795.87 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.33/795.87 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.33x = 795.87 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.33x = 312,729.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,729.16/530.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.69

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