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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 792.99 and 400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 792.99 and 400.22 is: 599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 792.99 = 400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/792.99 = 400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 792.99 × 400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 317,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,370.46/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.17

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