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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 790.56 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 790.56 and 383.40 is: 573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 790.56 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/790.56 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 790.56 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 303,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,100.70/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.92

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