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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.55, 795.51 and 393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.55, 795.51 and 393.59 is: 590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.55 : 795.51 = 393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.55/795.51 = 393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.55x = 795.51 × 393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.55x = 313,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,100.80/530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.14

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