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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.75, 790.12 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.75, 790.12 and 234.19 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.75 : 790.12 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.75/790.12 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.75x = 790.12 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.75x = 185,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,039.48/526.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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