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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.75, 793.17 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.75, 793.17 and 268.65 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.75 : 793.17 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.75/793.17 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.75x = 793.17 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.75x = 213,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,085.12/528.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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