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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 793.08 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 793.08 and 385.44 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 793.08 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/793.08 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 793.08 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 305,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,684.76/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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