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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 792.80 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 792.80 and 216.33 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 792.80 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/792.80 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 792.80 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 171,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,505.34/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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