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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 794.07 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 794.07 and 144.63 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 794.07 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/794.07 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 794.07 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 114,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,846.34/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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