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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 790.40 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 790.40 and 238.56 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 790.40 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/790.40 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 790.40 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 188,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,557.82/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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