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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 792.24 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 792.24 and 268.02 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 792.24 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/792.24 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 792.24 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 212,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,336.16/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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