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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.59, 796.92 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.59, 796.92 and 394.48 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.59 : 796.92 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.59/796.92 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.59x = 796.92 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.59x = 314,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,369.00/532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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