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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 792.60 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 792.60 and 382.60 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 792.60 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/792.60 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 792.60 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 303,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,248.76/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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