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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 789.06 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 789.06 and 269.56 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 789.06 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/789.06 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 789.06 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 212,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,699.01/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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