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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.67, 792.91 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.67, 792.91 and 240.04 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.67 : 792.91 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.67/792.91 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.67x = 792.91 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.67x = 190,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,330.12/528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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