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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.14, 791.53 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.14, 791.53 and 235.73 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.14 : 791.53 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.14/791.53 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.14x = 791.53 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.14x = 186,587.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,587.37/528.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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