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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 793.47 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 793.47 and 382.38 is: 574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 793.47 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/793.47 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 793.47 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 303,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,407.06/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.44

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