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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 792.04 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 792.04 and 239.42 is: 359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 792.04 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/792.04 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 792.04 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 189,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,630.22/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.18

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