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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.87, 790.24 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.87, 790.24 and 202.22 is: 303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.87 : 790.24 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.87/790.24 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.87x = 790.24 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.87x = 159,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802.33/526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.31

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