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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 794.16 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 794.16 and 237.08 is: 355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 794.16 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/794.16 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 794.16 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 188,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,275.48/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.49

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