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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.86, 793.92 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.86, 793.92 and 375.02 is: 561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.86 : 793.92 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.86/793.92 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.86x = 793.92 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.86x = 297,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,734.00/529.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.91

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