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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 792.57 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 792.57 and 138.35 is: 207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 792.57 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/792.57 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 792.57 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 109,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,652.06/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.52

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