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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 789.48 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 789.48 and 237.96 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 789.48 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/789.48 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 789.48 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 187,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,864.66/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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