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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.31, 785.73 and 293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.31, 785.73 and 293.31 is: 439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.31 : 785.73 = 293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.31/785.73 = 293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.31x = 785.73 × 293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.31x = 230,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,462.47/524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.55

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