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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.27, 791.50 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.27, 791.50 and 373.94 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.27 : 791.50 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.27/791.50 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.27x = 791.50 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.27x = 295,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,967.68/528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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