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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.64, 787.03 and 293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.64, 787.03 and 293.03 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.64 : 787.03 = 293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.64/787.03 = 293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.64x = 787.03 × 293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.64x = 230,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,626.11/524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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