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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.03, 788.70 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.03, 788.70 and 279.08 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.03 : 788.70 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.03/788.70 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.03x = 788.70 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.03x = 220,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,110.46/526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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