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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 789.30 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 789.30 and 237.78 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 789.30 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/789.30 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 789.30 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 187,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,679.75/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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