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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 791.45 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 791.45 and 392.34 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 791.45 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/791.45 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 791.45 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 310,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,517.49/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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