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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 786.62 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 786.62 and 308.60 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 786.62 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/786.62 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 786.62 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 242,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,747.77/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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