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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.89, 790.82 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.89, 790.82 and 267.08 is: 400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.89 : 790.82 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.89/790.82 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.89x = 790.82 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.89x = 211,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,209.42/526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.86

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