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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 790.02 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 790.02 and 202.08 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 790.02 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/790.02 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 790.02 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 159,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,647.24/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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