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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 789.90 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 789.90 and 365.38 is: 548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 789.90 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/789.90 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 789.90 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 288,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,613.66/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.01

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