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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 790.14 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 790.14 and 202.24 is: 303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 790.14 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/790.14 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 790.14 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 159,797.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,797.91/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.31

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