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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 793.05 and 399.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 793.05 and 399.61 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 793.05 = 399.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/793.05 = 399.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 793.05 × 399.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 316,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,908.73/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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