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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 791.68 and 515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 791.68 and 515.44 is: 772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 791.68 = 515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/791.68 = 515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 791.68 × 515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 408,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,063.54/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.50

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