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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 792.42 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 792.42 and 231.90 is: 347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 792.42 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/792.42 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 792.42 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 183,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,762.20/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.67

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