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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 793.92 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 793.92 and 312.72 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 793.92 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/793.92 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 793.92 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 248,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,274.66/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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