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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 792.71 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 792.71 and 374.22 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 792.71 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/792.71 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 792.71 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 296,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,647.94/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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