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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.28, 789.56 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.28, 789.56 and 179.62 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.28 : 789.56 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.28/789.56 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.28x = 789.56 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.28x = 141,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,820.77/526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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