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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 794.16 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 794.16 and 400.24 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 794.16 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/794.16 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 794.16 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 317,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,854.60/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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