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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.89, 790.64 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.89, 790.64 and 202.29 is: 303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.89 : 790.64 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.89/790.64 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.89x = 790.64 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.89x = 159,938.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,938.57/526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.55

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