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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 793.92 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 793.92 and 144.56 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 793.92 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/793.92 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 793.92 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 114,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,769.08/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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