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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.42, 793.44 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.42, 793.44 and 383.66 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.42 : 793.44 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.42/793.44 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.42x = 793.44 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.42x = 304,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,411.19/529.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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