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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 793.59 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 793.59 and 236.47 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 793.59 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/793.59 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 793.59 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 187,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,660.23/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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