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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.77, 793.69 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.77, 793.69 and 374.87 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.77 : 793.69 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.77/793.69 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.77x = 793.69 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.77x = 297,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,530.57/528.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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