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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 793.46 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 793.46 and 364.74 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 793.46 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/793.46 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 793.46 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 289,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,406.60/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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