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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 787.24 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 787.24 and 294.06 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 787.24 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/787.24 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 787.24 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 231,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,495.79/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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