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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 795.12 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 795.12 and 237.41 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 795.12 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/795.12 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 795.12 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 188,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,771.43/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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