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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 791.78 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 791.78 and 363.69 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 791.78 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/791.78 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 791.78 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 287,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,960.65/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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