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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.90, 790.35 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.90, 790.35 and 234.33 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.90 : 790.35 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.90/790.35 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.90x = 790.35 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.90x = 185,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,202.72/526.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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