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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.39, 797.86 and 394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.39, 797.86 and 394.33 is: 590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.39 : 797.86 = 394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.39/797.86 = 394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.39x = 797.86 × 394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.39x = 314,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,620.13/532.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.96

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