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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.33, 788.22 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.33, 788.22 and 294.17 is: 441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.33 : 788.22 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.33/788.22 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.33x = 788.22 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.33x = 231,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,866.74/525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.37

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