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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.69, 792.92 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.69, 792.92 and 374.18 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.69 : 792.92 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.69/792.92 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.69x = 792.92 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.69x = 296,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,697.72/528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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