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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 786.02 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 786.02 and 294.36 is: 441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 786.02 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/786.02 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 786.02 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 231,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,373.34/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.52

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