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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 792.18 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 792.18 and 312.12 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 792.18 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/792.18 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 792.18 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 247,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,255.22/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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