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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.37, 792.99 and 297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.37, 792.99 and 297.91 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.37 : 792.99 = 297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.37/792.99 = 297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.37x = 792.99 × 297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.37x = 236,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,240.64/529.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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