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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 792.78 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 792.78 and 236.06 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 792.78 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/792.78 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 792.78 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 187,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,143.65/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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