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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 790.08 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 790.08 and 270.24 is: 405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 790.08 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/790.08 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 790.08 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 213,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,511.22/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.48

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