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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.87, 793.35 and 323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.87, 793.35 and 323.33 is: 485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.87 : 793.35 = 323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.87/793.35 = 323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.87x = 793.35 × 323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.87x = 256,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,513.86/528.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.02

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