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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.34, 792.53 and 143.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.34, 792.53 and 143.59 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.34 : 792.53 = 143.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.34/792.53 = 143.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.34x = 792.53 × 143.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.34x = 113,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,799.38/528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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