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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 787.56 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 787.56 and 293.80 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 787.56 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/787.56 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 787.56 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 231,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,385.13/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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