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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 791.88 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 791.88 and 354.96 is: 531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 791.88 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/791.88 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 791.88 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 281,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,085.72/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.39

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