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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 793.37 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 793.37 and 268.77 is: 403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 793.37 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/793.37 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 793.37 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 213,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,232.71/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.40

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