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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.86, 787.02 and 305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.86, 787.02 and 305.55 is: 458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.86 : 787.02 = 305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.86/787.02 = 305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.86x = 787.02 × 305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.86x = 240,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,475.93/524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.18

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