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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 790.04 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 790.04 and 175.26 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 790.04 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/790.04 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 790.04 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 138,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,462.41/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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