Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 792 and 336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 528.32, 792 and 336 is: 503.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528.32 : 792 = 336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528.32/792 = 336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528.32x = 792 × 336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528.32x = 266,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,112/528.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503.69
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