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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.43, 793.37 and 375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.43, 793.37 and 375.65 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.43 : 793.37 = 375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.43/793.37 = 375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.43x = 793.37 × 375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.43x = 298,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,033.85/529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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