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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.13, 789.21 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.13, 789.21 and 279.48 is: 419.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.13 : 789.21 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.13/789.21 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.13x = 789.21 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.13x = 220,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,568.41/526.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.23

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