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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 788.60 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 788.60 and 248.30 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 788.60 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/788.60 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 788.60 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 195,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,809.01/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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