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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.44, 795.89 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.44, 795.89 and 401.08 is: 604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.44 : 795.89 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.44/795.89 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.44x = 795.89 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.44x = 319,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,215.56/528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.07

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