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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 792.64 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 792.64 and 373.98 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 792.64 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/792.64 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 792.64 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 296,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,432.84/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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