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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.13, 792.21 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.13, 792.21 and 281.48 is: 422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.13 : 792.21 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.13/792.21 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.13x = 792.21 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.13x = 222,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,991.27/528.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.23

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