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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.23, 790.77 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.23, 790.77 and 381.65 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.23 : 790.77 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.23/790.77 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.23x = 790.77 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.23x = 301,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,797.37/528.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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