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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.69, 793.17 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.69, 793.17 and 240.06 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.69 : 793.17 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.69/793.17 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.69x = 793.17 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.69x = 190,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,408.39/528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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