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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.93, 790.01 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.93, 790.01 and 266.81 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.93 : 790.01 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.93/790.01 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.93x = 790.01 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.93x = 210,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,781.25/526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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