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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.82, 792.94 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.82, 792.94 and 268.65 is: 402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.82 : 792.94 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.82/792.94 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.82x = 792.94 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.82x = 213,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,022.66/528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.83

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