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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.45, 792.52 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.45, 792.52 and 199.43 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.45 : 792.52 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.45/792.52 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.45x = 792.52 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.45x = 158,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,053.29/528.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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