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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 788.44 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 788.44 and 201.20 is: 301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 788.44 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/788.44 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 788.44 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 158,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,634.13/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.59

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