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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.55, 793.97 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.55, 793.97 and 236.84 is: 355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.55 : 793.97 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.55/793.97 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.55x = 793.97 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.55x = 188,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,038.70/529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.09

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