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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 792.93 and 199.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 792.93 and 199.57 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 792.93 = 199.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/792.93 = 199.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 792.93 × 199.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 158,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,245.04/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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