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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 792.62 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 792.62 and 239.64 is: 359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 792.62 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/792.62 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 792.62 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 189,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,943.46/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.61

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