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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.44, 792.53 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.44, 792.53 and 268.28 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.44 : 792.53 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.44/792.53 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.44x = 792.53 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.44x = 212,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,614.64/528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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