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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 790.38 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 790.38 and 516.66 is: 775.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 790.38 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/790.38 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 790.38 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 408,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,357.73/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.79

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