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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.63, 789.97 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.63, 789.97 and 201.97 is: 302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.63 : 789.97 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.63/789.97 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.63x = 789.97 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.63x = 159,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,550.24/526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.96

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