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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 794.54 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 794.54 and 237.10 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 794.54 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/794.54 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 794.54 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 188,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,385.43/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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