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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.28, 789.08 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.28, 789.08 and 201.50 is: 302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.28 : 789.08 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.28/789.08 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.28x = 789.08 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.28x = 158,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,999.62/526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.12

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