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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 789.76 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 789.76 and 237.76 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 789.76 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/789.76 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 789.76 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 187,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,773.34/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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