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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 789.98 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 789.98 and 201.99 is: 303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 789.98 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/789.98 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 789.98 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 159,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,568.06/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.00

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