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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 791.78 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 791.78 and 297.39 is: 445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 791.78 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/791.78 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 791.78 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 235,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,467.45/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.44

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