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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.82, 790.23 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.82, 790.23 and 202.27 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 790.23 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/790.23 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 790.23 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 159,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,834.86/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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