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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 793.08 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 793.08 and 433.32 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 793.08 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/793.08 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 793.08 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 343,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,657.43/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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