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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.49, 793.35 and 374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.49, 793.35 and 374.65 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.49 : 793.35 = 374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.49/793.35 = 374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.49x = 793.35 × 374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.49x = 297,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,224.61/529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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