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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 794.27 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 794.27 and 375.38 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 794.27 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/794.27 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 794.27 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 298,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,153.07/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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