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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 792.02 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 792.02 and 322.68 is: 483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 792.02 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/792.02 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 792.02 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 255,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,569.01/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.32

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