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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 791.84 and 374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 791.84 and 374.29 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 791.84 = 374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/791.84 = 374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 791.84 × 374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 296,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,377.79/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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