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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 792.18 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 792.18 and 239.63 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 792.18 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/792.18 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 792.18 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 189,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,826.13/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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