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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.38, 792.03 and 343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.38, 792.03 and 343.39 is: 514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.38 : 792.03 = 343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.38/792.03 = 343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.38x = 792.03 × 343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.38x = 271,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,975.18/528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.73

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