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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.23, 793.42 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.23, 793.42 and 323.76 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.23 : 793.42 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.23/793.42 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.23x = 793.42 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.23x = 256,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,877.66/529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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