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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 791.96 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 791.96 and 382.48 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 791.96 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/791.96 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 791.96 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 302,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,908.86/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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