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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 795.72 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 795.72 and 383.88 is: 576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 795.72 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/795.72 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 795.72 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 305,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,460.99/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.69

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