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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 793.74 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 793.74 and 323.75 is: 485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 793.74 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/793.74 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 793.74 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 256,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,973.33/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.57

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