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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 797.40 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 797.40 and 402.08 is: 605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 797.40 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/797.40 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 797.40 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 320,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,618.59/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.58

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