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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.90, 792 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.90, 792 and 323.16 is: 483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.90 : 792 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.90/792 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.90x = 792 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.90x = 255,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,942.72/528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.92

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