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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.76, 793.42 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.76, 793.42 and 355 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.76 : 793.42 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.76/793.42 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.76x = 793.42 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.76x = 281,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,664.10/528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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