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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 792.32 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 792.32 and 268.08 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 792.32 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/792.32 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 792.32 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 212,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,400.83/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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