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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.04, 793.68 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.04, 793.68 and 240.52 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.04 : 793.68 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.04/793.68 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.04x = 793.68 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.04x = 190,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,895.91/529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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