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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.12, 793.08 and 374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.12, 793.08 and 374.80 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.12 : 793.08 = 374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.12/793.08 = 374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.12x = 793.08 × 374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.12x = 297,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,246.38/529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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