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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 789.46 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 789.46 and 266.37 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 789.46 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/789.46 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 789.46 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 210,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,283.18/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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