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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 792.56 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 792.56 and 268.78 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 792.56 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/792.56 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 792.56 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 213,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,024.28/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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