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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 793.26 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 793.26 and 344.16 is: 516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 793.26 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/793.26 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 793.26 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 273,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,008.36/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.24

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