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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 792.53 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 792.53 and 355.15 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 792.53 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/792.53 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 792.53 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 281,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,467.03/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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