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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 792.30 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 792.30 and 374.30 is: 561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 792.30 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/792.30 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 792.30 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 296,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,557.89/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.45

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