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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.99, 790.98 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.99, 790.98 and 267.18 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.99 : 790.98 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.99/790.98 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.99x = 790.98 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.99x = 211,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,329.89/526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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