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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.52, 792.78 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.52, 792.78 and 336.28 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.52 : 792.78 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.52/792.78 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.52x = 792.78 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.52x = 266,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,596.06/528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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