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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.71, 793.76 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.71, 793.76 and 297.72 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.71 : 793.76 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.71/793.76 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.71x = 793.76 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.71x = 236,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,316.74/528.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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