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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.99, 793.35 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.99, 793.35 and 355.56 is: 533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.99 : 793.35 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.99/793.35 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.99x = 793.35 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.99x = 282,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,083.53/528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.25

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