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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 788.06 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 788.06 and 294.20 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 788.06 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/788.06 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 788.06 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 231,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,841.84/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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