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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 791.72 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 791.72 and 335.58 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 791.72 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/791.72 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 791.72 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 265,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,685.40/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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