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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.13, 791.21 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.13, 791.21 and 442.02 is: 662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.13 : 791.21 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.13/791.21 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.13x = 791.21 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.13x = 349,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,729.02/528.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.20

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