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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 795.18 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 795.18 and 237.24 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 795.18 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/795.18 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 795.18 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 188,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,648.50/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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