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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 791.96 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 791.96 and 239.20 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 791.96 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/791.96 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 791.96 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 189,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,436.83/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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