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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 790.88 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 790.88 and 392 is: 586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 790.88 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/790.88 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 790.88 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 310,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,024.96/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.46

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