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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 792.95 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 792.95 and 199.48 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 792.95 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/792.95 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 792.95 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 158,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,176.67/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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