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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 790.95 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 790.95 and 382.47 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 790.95 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/790.95 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 790.95 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 302,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,514.65/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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