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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.86, 792.26 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.86, 792.26 and 268.04 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.86 : 792.26 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.86/792.26 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.86x = 792.26 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.86x = 212,357.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,357.37/527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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