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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 793.32 and 436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 793.32 and 436.72 is: 655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 793.32 = 436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/793.32 = 436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 793.32 × 436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 346,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,458.71/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.08

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