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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.17, 789.35 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.17, 789.35 and 266.30 is: 399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.17 : 789.35 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.17/789.35 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.17x = 789.35 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.17x = 210,198.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,198.63/526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.49

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