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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.58, 794.56 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.58, 794.56 and 237.06 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.58 : 794.56 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.58/794.56 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.58x = 794.56 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.58x = 188,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,358.69/529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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