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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 792.38 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 792.38 and 239.73 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 792.38 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/792.38 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 792.38 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 189,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,957.26/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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