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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.44, 791.96 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.44, 791.96 and 297.22 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.44 : 791.96 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.44/791.96 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.44x = 791.96 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.44x = 235,385.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,385.11/528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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