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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 792.28 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 792.28 and 311.88 is: 467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 792.28 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/792.28 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 792.28 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 247,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,096.29/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.67

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