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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 794.72 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 794.72 and 237.30 is: 355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 794.72 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/794.72 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 794.72 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 188,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,587.06/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.91

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