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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.50, 793.80 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.50, 793.80 and 237.09 is: 355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.50 : 793.80 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.50/793.80 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.50x = 793.80 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.50x = 188,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,202.04/529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.43

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