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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 793.81 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 793.81 and 236.64 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 793.81 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/793.81 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 793.81 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 187,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,847.20/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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