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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 793.08 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 793.08 and 297.88 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 793.08 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/793.08 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 793.08 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 236,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,242.67/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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