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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.28 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.28 and 271.52 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.28 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.28 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.28 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 215,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,119.87/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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