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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 792.96 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 792.96 and 392.32 is: 587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 792.96 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/792.96 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 792.96 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 311,094.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,094.07/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.41

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