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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.96, 787.86 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.96, 787.86 and 308.72 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.96 : 787.86 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.96/787.86 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.96x = 787.86 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.96x = 243,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,228.14/524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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