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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.87, 794.67 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.87, 794.67 and 237.43 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.87 : 794.67 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.87/794.67 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.87x = 794.67 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.87x = 188,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,678.50/529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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