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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 790.24 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 790.24 and 202.36 is: 303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 790.24 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/790.24 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 790.24 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 159,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,912.97/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.58

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