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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 789.24 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 789.24 and 237.54 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 789.24 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/789.24 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 789.24 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 187,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,476.07/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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