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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.25, 789.68 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.25, 789.68 and 237.69 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.25 : 789.68 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.25/789.68 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.25x = 789.68 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.25x = 187,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,699.04/526.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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