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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.52, 792.12 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.52, 792.12 and 390.52 is: 585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.52 : 792.12 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.52/792.12 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.52x = 792.12 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.52x = 309,338.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,338.70/528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.29

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