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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.04, 791.50 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.04, 791.50 and 311.72 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.04 : 791.50 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.04/791.50 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.04x = 791.50 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.04x = 246,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,726.38/528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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