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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 794.49 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 794.49 and 383.34 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 794.49 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/794.49 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 794.49 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 304,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,559.80/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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