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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.05, 792.36 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.05, 792.36 and 199.21 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.05 : 792.36 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.05/792.36 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.05x = 792.36 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.05x = 157,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,846.04/528.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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