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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 789.21 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 789.21 and 265.86 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 789.21 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/789.21 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 789.21 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 209,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,819.37/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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