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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 793.56 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 793.56 and 323.76 is: 485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 793.56 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/793.56 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 793.56 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 256,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,922.99/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.05

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