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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 791.40 and 391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 791.40 and 391.34 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 791.40 = 391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/791.40 = 391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 791.40 × 391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 309,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,706.48/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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