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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 790.83 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 790.83 and 345.12 is: 516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 790.83 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/790.83 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 790.83 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 272,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,931.25/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.74

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