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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 792.64 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 792.64 and 272.12 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 792.64 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/792.64 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 792.64 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 215,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,693.20/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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