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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 795.52 and 402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 795.52 and 402.54 is: 604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 795.52 = 402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/795.52 = 402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 795.52 × 402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 320,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,228.62/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.23

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