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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 790.68 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 790.68 and 321.84 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 790.68 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/790.68 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 790.68 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 254,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,472.45/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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