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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.90, 794.40 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.90, 794.40 and 237.52 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.90 : 794.40 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.90/794.40 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.90x = 794.40 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.90x = 188,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,685.89/529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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