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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 786.05 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 786.05 and 293.14 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 786.05 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/786.05 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 786.05 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 230,422.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,422.70/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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