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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 794.77 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 794.77 and 394.53 is: 590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 794.77 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/794.77 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 794.77 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 313,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,556.64/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.64

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