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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 791.82 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 791.82 and 366.29 is: 548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 791.82 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/791.82 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 791.82 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 290,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,031.79/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.79

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