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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 793.53 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 793.53 and 392.31 is: 588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 793.53 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/793.53 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 793.53 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 311,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,309.75/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.47

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