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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.44, 792.38 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.44, 792.38 and 239.63 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.44 : 792.38 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.44/792.38 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.44x = 792.38 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.44x = 189,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,874.66/528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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