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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 794.20 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 794.20 and 236.73 is: 355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 794.20 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/794.20 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 794.20 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 188,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,010.97/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.23

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