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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 793.56 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 793.56 and 240.64 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 793.56 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/793.56 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 793.56 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 190,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,962.28/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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