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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 793.40 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 793.40 and 240.56 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 793.40 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/793.40 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 793.40 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 190,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,860.30/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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