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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.22, 789.50 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.22, 789.50 and 248.66 is: 373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.22 : 789.50 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.22/789.50 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.22x = 789.50 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.22x = 196,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,317.07/526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.07

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