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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.78, 787.17 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.78, 787.17 and 293.32 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.78 : 787.17 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.78/787.17 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.78x = 787.17 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.78x = 230,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,893.14/524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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