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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.42, 793.20 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.42, 793.20 and 239.82 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.42 : 793.20 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.42/793.20 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.42x = 793.20 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.42x = 190,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,225.22/528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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