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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 792.32 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 792.32 and 281.28 is: 422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 792.32 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/792.32 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 792.32 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 222,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,862.36/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.03

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