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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 790.54 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 790.54 and 238.26 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 790.54 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/790.54 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 790.54 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 188,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,354.06/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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