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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 787.26 and 293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 787.26 and 293.36 is: 440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 787.26 = 293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/787.26 = 293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 787.26 × 293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 230,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,950.59/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.16

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