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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.86, 790.76 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.86, 790.76 and 267.04 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.86 : 790.76 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.86/790.76 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.86x = 790.76 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.86x = 211,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,163.24/526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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