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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 792.58 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 792.58 and 246.84 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 792.58 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/792.58 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 792.58 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 195,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,639.83/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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