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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792 and 300 is: 450

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 237,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,600/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450

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