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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 793.58 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 793.58 and 272.25 is: 408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 793.58 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/793.58 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 793.58 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 216,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,050.79/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.47

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