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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 790.43 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 790.43 and 343.08 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 790.43 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/790.43 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 790.43 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 271,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,179.01/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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