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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.74, 793.38 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.74, 793.38 and 240.14 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.74 : 793.38 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.74/793.38 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.74x = 793.38 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.74x = 190,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,522.27/528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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