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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 790.10 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 790.10 and 266.74 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 790.10 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/790.10 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 790.10 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 210,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,754.91/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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