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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.93, 792.38 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.93, 792.38 and 268.11 is: 402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.93 : 792.38 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.93/792.38 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.93x = 792.38 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.93x = 212,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,443.66/527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.41

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