Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.99, 798.44 and 395.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531.99, 798.44 and 395.30 is: 593.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531.99 : 798.44 = 395.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531.99/798.44 = 395.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531.99x = 798.44 × 395.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531.99x = 315,623.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,623.33/531.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593.29
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