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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 793.22 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 793.22 and 382.91 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 793.22 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/793.22 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 793.22 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 303,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,725.99/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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