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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 796.26 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 796.26 and 393.24 is: 590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 796.26 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/796.26 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 796.26 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 313,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,121.28/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.22

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