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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 792.42 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 792.42 and 498.20 is: 747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 792.42 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/792.42 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 792.42 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 394,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,783.64/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.24

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