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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.22, 787.66 and 294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.22, 787.66 and 294.05 is: 440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.22 : 787.66 = 294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.22/787.66 = 294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.22x = 787.66 × 294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.22x = 231,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,612.66/525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.98

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