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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.28, 792.58 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.28, 792.58 and 239.64 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.28 : 792.58 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.28/792.58 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.28x = 792.58 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.28x = 189,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,933.87/528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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