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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 792.51 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 792.51 and 239.78 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 792.51 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/792.51 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 792.51 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 190,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,028.05/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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