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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 788.33 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 788.33 and 279.20 is: 417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 788.33 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/788.33 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 788.33 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 220,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,099.97/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.98

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