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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 792.77 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 792.77 and 235.94 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 792.77 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/792.77 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 792.77 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 187,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,047.27/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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