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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 791.34 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 791.34 and 354.15 is: 530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 791.34 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/791.34 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 791.34 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 280,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,251.73/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.66

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