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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 792.81 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 792.81 and 199.53 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 792.81 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/792.81 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 792.81 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 158,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,186.90/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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