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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 792.02 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 792.02 and 268.20 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 792.02 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/792.02 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 792.02 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 212,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,419.76/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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