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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 793.08 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 793.08 and 297.96 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 793.08 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/793.08 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 793.08 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 236,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,306.12/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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