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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 792.72 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 792.72 and 240.03 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 792.72 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/792.72 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 792.72 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 190,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,276.58/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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