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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 792.45 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 792.45 and 383.18 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 792.45 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/792.45 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 792.45 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 303,647.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,647.03/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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