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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 794.10 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 794.10 and 323.82 is: 485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 794.10 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/794.10 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 794.10 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 257,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,145.46/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.75

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