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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.27, 793.16 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.27, 793.16 and 297.12 is: 446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.27 : 793.16 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.27/793.16 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.27x = 793.16 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.27x = 235,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,662.21/528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.10

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