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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 792.15 and 374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 792.15 and 374.15 is: 560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 792.15 = 374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/792.15 = 374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 792.15 × 374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 296,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,378.96/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.31

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