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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 792.96 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 792.96 and 240.16 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 792.96 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/792.96 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 792.96 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 190,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,437.27/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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