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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 792.66 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 792.66 and 272.60 is: 408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 792.66 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/792.66 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 792.66 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 216,079.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,079.12/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.53

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