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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 793.14 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 793.14 and 239.98 is: 360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 793.14 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/793.14 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 793.14 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 190,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,337.74/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.12

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