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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 791.38 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 791.38 and 297 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 791.38 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/791.38 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 791.38 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 235,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,039.86/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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