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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 791.88 and 268.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 791.88 and 268.00 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 791.88 = 268.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/791.88 = 268.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 791.88 × 268.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 212,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,221.86/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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