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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.58, 794.48 and 375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.58, 794.48 and 375.56 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.58 : 794.48 = 375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.58/794.48 = 375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.58x = 794.48 × 375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.58x = 298,373.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,373.03/529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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