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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.61, 790.20 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.61, 790.20 and 252.66 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.61 : 790.20 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.61/790.20 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.61x = 790.20 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.61x = 199,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,650.67/526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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