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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 792.45 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 792.45 and 271.50 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 792.45 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/792.45 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 792.45 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 215,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,150.18/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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