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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 794.70 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 794.70 and 392.10 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 794.70 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/794.70 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 794.70 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 311,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,601.87/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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