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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.48, 789.68 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.48, 789.68 and 237.92 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.48 : 789.68 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.48/789.68 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.48x = 789.68 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.48x = 187,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,880.67/526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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