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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.23, 791.70 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.23, 791.70 and 374.20 is: 560.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.23 : 791.70 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.23/791.70 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.23x = 791.70 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.23x = 296,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,248.31/528.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.84

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