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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.33, 792.54 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.33, 792.54 and 268.23 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.33 : 792.54 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.33/792.54 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.33x = 792.54 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.33x = 212,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,583.00/528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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