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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 793.80 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 793.80 and 240.52 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 793.80 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/793.80 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 793.80 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 190,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,924.78/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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