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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.12, 795.42 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.12, 795.42 and 376.14 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.12 : 795.42 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.12/795.42 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.12x = 795.42 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.12x = 299,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,189.28/529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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