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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.38, 791.88 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.38, 791.88 and 235.46 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.38 : 791.88 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.38/791.88 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.38x = 791.88 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.38x = 186,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,452.11/528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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