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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 792.42 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 792.42 and 239.55 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 792.42 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/792.42 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 792.42 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 189,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,824.21/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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