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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 794.50 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 794.50 and 237.31 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 794.50 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/794.50 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 794.50 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 188,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,540.96/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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