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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 791.97 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 791.97 and 239.58 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 791.97 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/791.97 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 791.97 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 189,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,740.17/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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