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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 790.01 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 790.01 and 270.38 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 790.01 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/790.01 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 790.01 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 213,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,602.90/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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