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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.43, 794.06 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.43, 794.06 and 383.44 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.43 : 794.06 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.43/794.06 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.43x = 794.06 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.43x = 304,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,473.34/529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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