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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 791.67 and 311.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 791.67 and 311.97 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 791.67 = 311.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/791.67 = 311.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 791.67 × 311.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 246,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,977.29/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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