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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.46, 797.55 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.46, 797.55 and 394.66 is: 592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.46 : 797.55 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.46/797.55 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.46x = 797.55 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.46x = 314,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,761.08/531.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.26

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