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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 787.77 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 787.77 and 306.05 is: 458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 787.77 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/787.77 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 787.77 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 241,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,098.98/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.92

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