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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.39, 794.51 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.39, 794.51 and 375.47 is: 563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.39 : 794.51 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.39/794.51 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.39x = 794.51 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.39x = 298,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,314.67/529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.51

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