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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 792.62 and 391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 792.62 and 391.93 is: 586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 792.62 = 391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/792.62 = 391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 792.62 × 391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 310,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,645.63/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.29

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