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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.81, 794.01 and 384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.81, 794.01 and 384.05 is: 575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.81 : 794.01 = 384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.81/794.01 = 384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.81x = 794.01 × 384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.81x = 304,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,939.54/529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.56

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