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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 793.72 and 314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 793.72 and 314.11 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 793.72 = 314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/793.72 = 314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 793.72 × 314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 249,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,315.39/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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