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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 792.54 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 792.54 and 374.58 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 792.54 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/792.54 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 792.54 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 296,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,869.63/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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