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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 792.36 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 792.36 and 268.29 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 792.36 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/792.36 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 792.36 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 212,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,582.26/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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