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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.77, 793.15 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.77, 793.15 and 240 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.77 : 793.15 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.77/793.15 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.77x = 793.15 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.77x = 190,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,355.40/528.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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