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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 792.97 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 792.97 and 199.62 is: 299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 792.97 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/792.97 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 792.97 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 158,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,292.17/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.54

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