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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.27, 794.07 and 375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.27, 794.07 and 375.50 is: 563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.27 : 794.07 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.27/794.07 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.27x = 794.07 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.27x = 298,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,171.30/529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.36

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