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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.53, 793.14 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.53, 793.14 and 239.97 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.53 : 793.14 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.53/793.14 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.53x = 793.14 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.53x = 190,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,329.81/528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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