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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.25, 792.68 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.25, 792.68 and 239.70 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.25 : 792.68 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.25/792.68 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.25x = 792.68 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.25x = 190,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,005.40/528.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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