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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 791.52 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 791.52 and 383.52 is: 574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 791.52 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/791.52 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 791.52 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 303,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,563.75/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.67

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