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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.76, 786.96 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.76, 786.96 and 293.40 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.76 : 786.96 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.76/786.96 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.76x = 786.96 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.76x = 230,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,894.06/524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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