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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 793 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 793 and 240.08 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 793 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/793 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 793 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 190,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,383.44/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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