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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.29, 788.13 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.29, 788.13 and 308.81 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.29 : 788.13 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.29/788.13 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.29x = 788.13 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.29x = 243,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,384.40/525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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