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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 792.43 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 792.43 and 374.56 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 792.43 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/792.43 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 792.43 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 296,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,812.58/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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