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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 793.52 and 313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 793.52 and 313.24 is: 469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 793.52 = 313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/793.52 = 313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 793.52 × 313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 248,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,562.20/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.18

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