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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.40, 788.54 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.40, 788.54 and 266.39 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.40 : 788.54 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.40/788.54 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.40x = 788.54 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.40x = 210,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,056.85/526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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