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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.93, 790.28 and 266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.93, 790.28 and 266.77 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.93 : 790.28 = 266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.93/790.28 = 266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.93x = 790.28 × 266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.93x = 210,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,822.18/526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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