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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.50, 795.62 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.50, 795.62 and 394.20 is: 590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.50 : 795.62 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.50/795.62 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.50x = 795.62 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.50x = 313,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,631.43/531.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.09

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