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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.92 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.92 and 268.08 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.92 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.92 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.92 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 212,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,297.91/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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