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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 793.93 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 793.93 and 356.13 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 793.93 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/793.93 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 793.93 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 282,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,736.54/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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