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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.25, 792.38 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.25, 792.38 and 239.69 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.25 : 792.38 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.25/792.38 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.25x = 792.38 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.25x = 189,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,925.56/528.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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