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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 791.44 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 791.44 and 390.26 is: 583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 791.44 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/791.44 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 791.44 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 308,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,867.37/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.12

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