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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 793.18 and 240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 793.18 and 240.25 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 793.18 = 240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/793.18 = 240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 793.18 × 240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 190,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,561.50/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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