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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 789.78 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 789.78 and 237.78 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 789.78 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/789.78 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 789.78 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 187,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,793.89/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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