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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 791.49 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 791.49 and 399.22 is: 597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 791.49 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/791.49 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 791.49 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 315,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,974.68/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.67

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