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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.35, 793.01 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.35, 793.01 and 268.53 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.35 : 793.01 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.35/793.01 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.35x = 793.01 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.35x = 212,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,947.62/528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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