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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 793.76 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 793.76 and 374.74 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 793.76 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/793.76 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 793.76 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 297,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,452.57/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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