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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 793.39 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 793.39 and 324.09 is: 486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 793.39 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/793.39 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 793.39 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 257,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,125.80/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.69

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