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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 793.68 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 793.68 and 421.92 is: 631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 793.68 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/793.68 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 793.68 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 334,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,869.47/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.92

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