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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 793.40 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 793.40 and 268.79 is: 403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 793.40 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/793.40 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 793.40 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 213,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,252.68/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.28

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