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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.91, 790.43 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.91, 790.43 and 202.37 is: 303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.91 : 790.43 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.91/790.43 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.91x = 790.43 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.91x = 159,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,954.36/526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.57

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