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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.15, 793.85 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.15, 793.85 and 375.38 is: 563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.15 : 793.85 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.15/793.85 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.15x = 793.85 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.15x = 297,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,995.41/529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.16

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