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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 787.45 and 293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 787.45 and 293.97 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 787.45 = 293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/787.45 = 293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 787.45 × 293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 231,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,486.68/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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