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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 794.46 and 399.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 794.46 and 399.67 is: 599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 794.46 = 399.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/794.46 = 399.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 794.46 × 399.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 317,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,522.44/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.18

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