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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.86, 786.55 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.86, 786.55 and 293.20 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.86 : 786.55 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.86/786.55 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.86x = 786.55 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.86x = 230,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,616.46/523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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