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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.46, 796.05 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.46, 796.05 and 393.66 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.46 : 796.05 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.46/796.05 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.46x = 796.05 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.46x = 313,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,373.04/530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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