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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 795.09 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 795.09 and 237.47 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 795.09 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/795.09 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 795.09 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 188,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,810.02/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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