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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 792.79 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 792.79 and 268.52 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 792.79 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/792.79 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 792.79 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 212,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,875.34/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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