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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.94, 790.41 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.94, 790.41 and 202.31 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.94 : 790.41 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.94/790.41 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.94x = 790.41 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.94x = 159,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,907.85/526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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