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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 793.80 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 793.80 and 385.56 is: 579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 793.80 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/793.80 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 793.80 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 306,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,057.53/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.52

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