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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 792.84 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 792.84 and 272.08 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 792.84 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/792.84 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 792.84 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 215,715.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,715.91/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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