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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.44, 790.44 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.44, 790.44 and 238.44 is: 358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.44 : 790.44 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.44/790.44 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.44x = 790.44 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.44x = 188,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,472.51/526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.01

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