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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.24, 788.90 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.24, 788.90 and 266.02 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.24 : 788.90 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.24/788.90 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.24x = 788.90 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.24x = 209,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,863.18/526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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