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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.31, 793.26 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.31, 793.26 and 383.55 is: 574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.31 : 793.26 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.31/793.26 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.31x = 793.26 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.31x = 304,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,254.87/529.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.81

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