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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 791.20 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 791.20 and 267.82 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 791.20 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/791.20 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 791.20 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 211,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,899.18/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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