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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.73, 787.42 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.73, 787.42 and 293.78 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.73 : 787.42 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.73/787.42 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.73x = 787.42 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.73x = 231,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,326.15/524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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