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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 790.53 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 790.53 and 266.75 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 790.53 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/790.53 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 790.53 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 210,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,869.92/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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