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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 790.46 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 790.46 and 202.16 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 790.46 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/790.46 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 790.46 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 159,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,799.39/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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