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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 793.64 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 793.64 and 374.87 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 793.64 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/793.64 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 793.64 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 297,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,505.98/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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