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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 795.33 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 795.33 and 375.12 is: 563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 795.33 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/795.33 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 795.33 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 298,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,344.19/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.09

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