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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 792.86 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 792.86 and 297.42 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 792.86 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/792.86 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 792.86 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 235,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,810.93/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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