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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.75, 790.61 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.75, 790.61 and 266.94 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.75 : 790.61 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.75/790.61 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.75x = 790.61 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.75x = 211,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,041.48/526.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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