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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.99, 790.50 and 202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.99, 790.50 and 202.33 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.99 : 790.50 = 202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.99/790.50 = 202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.99x = 790.50 × 202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.99x = 159,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,941.87/526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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