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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 793.88 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 793.88 and 240.63 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 793.88 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/793.88 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 793.88 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 191,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,031.34/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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