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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 790.27 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 790.27 and 237.94 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 790.27 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/790.27 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 790.27 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 188,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,040.06/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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