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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.97, 790.71 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.97, 790.71 and 202.56 is: 303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.97 : 790.71 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.97/790.71 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.97x = 790.71 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.97x = 160,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,166.22/526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.94

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