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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.13, 792.20 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.13, 792.20 and 231.67 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.13 : 792.20 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.13/792.20 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.13x = 792.20 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.13x = 183,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,528.97/528.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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