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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 793.56 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 793.56 and 392.24 is: 588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 793.56 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/793.56 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 793.56 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 311,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,265.97/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.65

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