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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.04, 795.36 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.04, 795.36 and 394.32 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.04 : 795.36 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.04/795.36 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.04x = 795.36 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.04x = 313,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,626.36/531.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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