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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.59, 790.02 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.59, 790.02 and 266.76 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.59 : 790.02 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.59/790.02 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.59x = 790.02 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.59x = 210,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,745.74/526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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