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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.97, 790.65 and 202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.97, 790.65 and 202.43 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.97 : 790.65 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.97/790.65 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.97x = 790.65 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.97x = 160,051.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,051.28/526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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