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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 793.45 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 793.45 and 375.17 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 793.45 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/793.45 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 793.45 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 297,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,678.64/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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