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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.00, 786.36 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.00, 786.36 and 293.07 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.00 : 786.36 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.00/786.36 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.00x = 786.36 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.00x = 230,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,458.53/524.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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