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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.81, 793.17 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.81, 793.17 and 393.46 is: 589.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.81 : 793.17 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.81/793.17 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.81x = 793.17 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.81x = 312,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,080.67/529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.04

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