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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 793.35 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 793.35 and 392.94 is: 588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 793.35 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/793.35 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 793.35 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 311,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,738.95/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.88

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