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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 792.52 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 792.52 and 199.36 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 792.52 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/792.52 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 792.52 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 157,996.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,996.79/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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