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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 790.35 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 790.35 and 202.50 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 790.35 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/790.35 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 790.35 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 160,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,045.88/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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