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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 793.67 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 793.67 and 144.42 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 793.67 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/793.67 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 793.67 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 114,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,621.10/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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