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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 793.22 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 793.22 and 399.15 is: 598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 793.22 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/793.22 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 793.22 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 316,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,611.77/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.18

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