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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 790.32 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 790.32 and 238.08 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 790.32 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/790.32 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 790.32 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 188,159.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,159.39/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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