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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 794.02 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 794.02 and 385.72 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 794.02 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/794.02 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 794.02 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 306,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,269.39/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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