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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 791.70 and 264.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 791.70 and 264.17 is: 395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 791.70 = 264.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/791.70 = 264.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 791.70 × 264.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 209,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,139.43/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.72

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