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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 793.94 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 793.94 and 385.92 is: 578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 793.94 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/793.94 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 793.94 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 306,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,395.40/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.88

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