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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 793.52 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 793.52 and 312.32 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 793.52 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/793.52 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 793.52 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 247,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,832.17/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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