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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.42, 791.76 and 345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.42, 791.76 and 345.72 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.42 : 791.76 = 345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.42/791.76 = 345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.42x = 791.76 × 345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.42x = 273,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,727.27/528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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