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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 792.93 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 792.93 and 391.26 is: 584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 792.93 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/792.93 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 792.93 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 310,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,241.79/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.61

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