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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.36, 797.50 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.36, 797.50 and 394.68 is: 592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.36 : 797.50 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.36/797.50 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.36x = 797.50 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.36x = 314,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,754.80/531.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.35

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