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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.45, 792.60 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.45, 792.60 and 268.34 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.45 : 792.60 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.45/792.60 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.45x = 792.60 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.45x = 212,686.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,686.28/528.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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