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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 790.86 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 790.86 and 373.25 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 790.86 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/790.86 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 790.86 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 295,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,188.50/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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