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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.75, 793.47 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.75, 793.47 and 376.36 is: 563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.75 : 793.47 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.75/793.47 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.75x = 793.47 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.75x = 298,631.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,631.11/529.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.72

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