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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.81, 792.83 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.81, 792.83 and 199.72 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.81 : 792.83 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.81/792.83 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.81x = 792.83 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.81x = 158,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,343.82/528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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