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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.98, 793.26 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.98, 793.26 and 268.81 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.98 : 793.26 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.98/793.26 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.98x = 793.26 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.98x = 213,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,234.24/528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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