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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.73, 794.23 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.73, 794.23 and 237.23 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.73 : 794.23 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.73/794.23 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.73x = 794.23 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.73x = 188,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,415.18/529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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