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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.98, 790.38 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.98, 790.38 and 202.18 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.98 : 790.38 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.98/790.38 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.98x = 790.38 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.98x = 159,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,799.03/526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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