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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.49, 792.07 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.49, 792.07 and 268.55 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.49 : 792.07 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.49/792.07 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.49x = 792.07 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.49x = 212,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,711.70/528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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