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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 790.38 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 790.38 and 266.78 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 790.38 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/790.38 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 790.38 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 210,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,859.55/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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