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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.27, 792.41 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.27, 792.41 and 268.39 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.27 : 792.41 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.27/792.41 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.27x = 792.41 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.27x = 212,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,674.92/528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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