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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.24, 792.63 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.24, 792.63 and 268.81 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.24 : 792.63 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.24/792.63 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.24x = 792.63 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.24x = 213,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,066.87/529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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