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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 793.74 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 793.74 and 385.16 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 793.74 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/793.74 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 793.74 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 305,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,716.90/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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