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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.01, 789.30 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.01, 789.30 and 248.31 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.01 : 789.30 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.01/789.30 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.01x = 789.30 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.01x = 195,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,991.08/526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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