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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 793.80 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 793.80 and 367.20 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 793.80 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/793.80 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 793.80 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 291,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,483.36/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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