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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 790.10 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 790.10 and 252.64 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 790.10 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/790.10 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 790.10 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 199,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,610.86/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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