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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 792.56 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 792.56 and 355.46 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 792.56 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/792.56 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 792.56 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 281,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,723.38/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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