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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.25, 789.86 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.25, 789.86 and 266.44 is: 399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.25 : 789.86 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.25/789.86 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.25x = 789.86 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.25x = 210,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,446.35/526.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.90

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