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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.52, 792.95 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.52, 792.95 and 297.86 is: 446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.52 : 792.95 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.52/792.95 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.52x = 792.95 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.52x = 236,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,182.63/528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.88

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