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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 789.98 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 789.98 and 266.27 is: 399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 789.98 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/789.98 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 789.98 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 210,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,342.69/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.48

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