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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 793.74 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 793.74 and 385.48 is: 577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 793.74 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/793.74 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 793.74 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 305,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,970.90/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.87

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