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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.09, 793.23 and 320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.09, 793.23 and 320.81 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.09 : 793.23 = 320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.09/793.23 = 320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.09x = 793.23 × 320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.09x = 254,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,476.12/529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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