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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.16, 797.12 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.16, 797.12 and 393.80 is: 590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.16 : 797.12 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.16/797.12 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.16x = 797.12 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.16x = 313,903.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,903.59/531.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.97

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