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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.44, 793.02 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.44, 793.02 and 240.44 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.44 : 793.02 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.44/793.02 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.44x = 793.02 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.44x = 190,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,673.73/528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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