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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 793.02 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 793.02 and 232.40 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 793.02 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/793.02 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 793.02 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 184,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,297.85/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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