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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 793.58 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 793.58 and 356.28 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 793.58 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/793.58 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 793.58 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 282,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,736.68/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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