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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.51, 794.14 and 374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.51, 794.14 and 374.98 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.51 : 794.14 = 374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.51/794.14 = 374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.51x = 794.14 × 374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.51x = 297,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,786.62/529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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