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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 793.08 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 793.08 and 268.58 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 793.08 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/793.08 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 793.08 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 213,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,002.95/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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