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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 791.90 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 791.90 and 267.99 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 791.90 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/791.90 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 791.90 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 212,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,219.94/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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