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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 790.80 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 790.80 and 384.32 is: 575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 790.80 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/790.80 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 790.80 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 303,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,920.26/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.00

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