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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.96, 793.38 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.96, 793.38 and 355.96 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.96 : 793.38 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.96/793.38 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.96x = 793.38 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.96x = 282,411.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,411.54/529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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