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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 790.40 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 790.40 and 363.12 is: 543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 790.40 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/790.40 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 790.40 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 287,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,010.05/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.58

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