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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 793.68 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 793.68 and 268.98 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 793.68 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/793.68 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 793.68 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 213,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,484.05/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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