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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 793.30 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 793.30 and 324.06 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 793.30 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/793.30 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 793.30 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 257,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,076.80/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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