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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.32, 792.90 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.32, 792.90 and 312.12 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.32 : 792.90 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.32/792.90 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.32x = 792.90 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.32x = 247,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,479.95/529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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