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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.63, 790.22 and 270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.63, 790.22 and 270.13 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.63 : 790.22 = 270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.63/790.22 = 270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.63x = 790.22 × 270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.63x = 213,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,462.13/526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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