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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 794.08 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 794.08 and 247.84 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 794.08 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/794.08 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 794.08 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 196,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,804.79/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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