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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 793.38 and 355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 793.38 and 355.79 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 793.38 = 355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/793.38 = 355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 793.38 × 355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 282,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,272.70/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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