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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 792.16 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 792.16 and 239.54 is: 359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 792.16 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/792.16 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 792.16 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 189,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,754.01/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.26

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