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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.88, 790.44 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.88, 790.44 and 202.28 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.88 : 790.44 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.88/790.44 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.88x = 790.44 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.88x = 159,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,890.20/526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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