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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.21, 792.60 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.21, 792.60 and 437.28 is: 654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.21 : 792.60 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.21/792.60 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.21x = 792.60 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.21x = 346,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,588.13/529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.92

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