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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.28, 791.96 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.28, 791.96 and 373.72 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.28 : 791.96 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.28/791.96 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.28x = 791.96 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.28x = 295,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,968.27/528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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