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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 791.55 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 791.55 and 355.14 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 791.55 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/791.55 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 791.55 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 281,111.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,111.07/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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