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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 792.99 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 792.99 and 400.50 is: 600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 792.99 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/792.99 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 792.99 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 317,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,592.50/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.34

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