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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.37, 793.56 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.37, 793.56 and 366.37 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.37 : 793.56 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.37/793.56 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.37x = 793.56 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.37x = 290,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,736.58/528.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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