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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.40, 789.59 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.40, 789.59 and 237.84 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.40 : 789.59 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.40/789.59 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.40x = 789.59 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.40x = 187,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,793.72/526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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