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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 792.60 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 792.60 and 239.68 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 792.60 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/792.60 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 792.60 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 189,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,970.37/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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