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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 795.38 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 795.38 and 375.99 is: 564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 795.38 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/795.38 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 795.38 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 299,053.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,053.05/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.37

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