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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 792.60 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 792.60 and 268.68 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 792.60 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/792.60 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 792.60 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 212,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,955.77/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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