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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.63, 793.59 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.63, 793.59 and 355.65 is: 532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.63 : 793.59 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.63/793.59 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.63x = 793.59 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.63x = 282,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,240.28/529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.91

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