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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.92, 797.18 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.92, 797.18 and 393.86 is: 590.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.92 : 797.18 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.92/797.18 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.92x = 797.18 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.92x = 313,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,977.34/531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.27

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