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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.99, 790.66 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.99, 790.66 and 234.45 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.99 : 790.66 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.99/790.66 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.99x = 790.66 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.99x = 185,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,370.24/526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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