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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 793.77 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 793.77 and 324.34 is: 487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 793.77 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/793.77 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 793.77 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 257,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,445.77/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.06

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