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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.25, 793.67 and 312.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.25, 793.67 and 312.57 is: 468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.25 : 793.67 = 312.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.25/793.67 = 312.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.25x = 793.67 × 312.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.25x = 248,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,075.87/529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.74

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