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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.03, 789.39 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.03, 789.39 and 237.47 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.03 : 789.39 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.03/789.39 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.03x = 789.39 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.03x = 187,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,454.57/526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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