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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 789.54 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 789.54 and 270.12 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 789.54 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/789.54 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 789.54 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 213,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,270.54/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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