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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 786.96 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 786.96 and 308.34 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 786.96 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/786.96 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 786.96 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 242,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,651.25/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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