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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 790.69 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 790.69 and 391.83 is: 586.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 790.69 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/790.69 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 790.69 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 309,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,812.11/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.57

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