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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.87, 793.13 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.87, 793.13 and 268.77 is: 403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.87 : 793.13 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.87/793.13 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.87x = 793.13 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.87x = 213,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,172.69/528.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.07

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