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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.38, 791.84 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.38, 791.84 and 391.94 is: 587.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.38 : 791.84 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.38/791.84 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.38x = 791.84 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.38x = 310,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,353.77/528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.37

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