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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 795.32 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 795.32 and 252.36 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 795.32 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/795.32 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 795.32 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 200,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,706.96/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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