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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 791.82 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 791.82 and 267.84 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 791.82 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/791.82 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 791.82 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 212,081.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,081.07/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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