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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 792.30 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 792.30 and 333.25 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 792.30 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/792.30 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 792.30 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 264,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,033.98/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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