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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 795.36 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 795.36 and 314.56 is: 472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 795.36 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/795.36 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 795.36 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 250,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,188.44/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.34

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