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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 785.94 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 785.94 and 293.61 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 785.94 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/785.94 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 785.94 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 230,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,759.84/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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