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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 787.05 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 787.05 and 294.12 is: 440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 787.05 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/787.05 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 787.05 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 231,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,487.15/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.90

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