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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 794.10 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 794.10 and 392.58 is: 589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 794.10 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/794.10 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 794.10 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 311,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,747.78/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.13

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