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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 790.72 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 790.72 and 372.96 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 790.72 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/790.72 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 790.72 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 294,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,906.93/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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