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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 791.98 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 791.98 and 268.06 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 791.98 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/791.98 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 791.98 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 212,296.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,296.99/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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