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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.27, 790.85 and 365.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.27, 790.85 and 365.65 is: 546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.27 : 790.85 = 365.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.27/790.85 = 365.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.27x = 790.85 × 365.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.27x = 289,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,174.30/529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.36

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