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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 792.66 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 792.66 and 272.36 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 792.66 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/792.66 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 792.66 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 215,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,888.88/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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