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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.91, 790.29 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.91, 790.29 and 202.10 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.91 : 790.29 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.91/790.29 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.91x = 790.29 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.91x = 159,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,713.66/526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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