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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.63, 793.37 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.63, 793.37 and 240.09 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.63 : 793.37 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.63/793.37 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.63x = 793.37 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.63x = 190,480.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,480.20/528.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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