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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.90, 794.48 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.90, 794.48 and 376.13 is: 563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.90 : 794.48 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.90/794.48 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.90x = 794.48 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.90x = 298,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,827.87/529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.94

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