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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 793.24 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 793.24 and 240.23 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 793.24 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/793.24 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 793.24 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 190,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,555.48/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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