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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 795.23 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 795.23 and 394.19 is: 590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 795.23 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/795.23 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 795.23 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 313,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,469.74/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.75

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