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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 795.24 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 795.24 and 392.58 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 795.24 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/795.24 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 795.24 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 312,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,195.32/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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