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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.03, 787.20 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.03, 787.20 and 293.94 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.03 : 787.20 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.03/787.20 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.03x = 787.20 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.03x = 231,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,390.07/525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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