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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.34, 791.92 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.34, 791.92 and 198.96 is: 298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.34 : 791.92 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.34/791.92 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.34x = 791.92 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.34x = 157,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,560.40/528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.22

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