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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 794.52 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 794.52 and 323.88 is: 486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 794.52 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/794.52 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 794.52 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 257,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,329.14/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.70

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