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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 793.62 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 793.62 and 236.52 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 793.62 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/793.62 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 793.62 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 187,707.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,707.00/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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