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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.67, 789.19 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.67, 789.19 and 265.94 is: 398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.67 : 789.19 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.67/789.19 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.67x = 789.19 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.67x = 209,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,871.91/526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.49

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