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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.71, 790.08 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.71, 790.08 and 238.14 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.71 : 790.08 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.71/790.08 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.71x = 790.08 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.71x = 188,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,149.65/526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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