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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 793.74 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 793.74 and 269.02 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 793.74 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/793.74 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 793.74 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 213,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,531.93/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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