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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 791.55 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 791.55 and 365.50 is: 547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 791.55 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/791.55 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 791.55 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 289,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,311.53/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.77

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