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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 793.07 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 793.07 and 236.20 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 793.07 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/793.07 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 793.07 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 187,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,323.13/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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