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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 791.78 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 791.78 and 346.05 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 791.78 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/791.78 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 791.78 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 273,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,993.74/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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