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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.73, 789.50 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.73, 789.50 and 266.22 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.73 : 789.50 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.73/789.50 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.73x = 789.50 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.73x = 210,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,181.36/526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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