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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.72, 789.62 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.72, 789.62 and 266.38 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.72 : 789.62 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.72/789.62 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.72x = 789.62 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.72x = 210,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,338.98/526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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