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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.42, 792.18 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.42, 792.18 and 239.76 is: 359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.42 : 792.18 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.42/792.18 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.42x = 792.18 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.42x = 189,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,933.08/528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.44

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