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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.52, 792.22 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.52, 792.22 and 297.12 is: 445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.52 : 792.22 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.52/792.22 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.52x = 792.22 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.52x = 235,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,384.41/528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.37

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