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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 792.56 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 792.56 and 382.56 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 792.56 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/792.56 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 792.56 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 303,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,201.75/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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