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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 793.38 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 793.38 and 374.58 is: 562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 793.38 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/793.38 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 793.38 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 297,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,184.28/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.21

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