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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.28, 792.82 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.28, 792.82 and 199.52 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.28 : 792.82 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.28/792.82 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.28x = 792.82 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.28x = 158,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,183.45/528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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