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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.07, 793.63 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.07, 793.63 and 144.32 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.07 : 793.63 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.07/793.63 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.07x = 793.63 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.07x = 114,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,532.71/529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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