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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 792.87 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 792.87 and 239.81 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 792.87 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/792.87 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 792.87 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 190,140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,140.14/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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