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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 793.26 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 793.26 and 383.58 is: 574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 793.26 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/793.26 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 793.26 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 304,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,278.67/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.49

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