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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 788.52 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 788.52 and 269.12 is: 403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 788.52 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/788.52 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 788.52 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 212,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,206.50/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.31

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