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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 792.24 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 792.24 and 311.64 is: 467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 792.24 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/792.24 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 792.24 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 246,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,893.67/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.07

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