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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.28, 791.60 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.28, 791.60 and 335.50 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.28 : 791.60 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.28/791.60 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.28x = 791.60 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.28x = 265,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,581.80/528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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