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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 793.27 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 793.27 and 236.30 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 793.27 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/793.27 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 793.27 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 187,449.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,449.70/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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