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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.42, 787.86 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.42, 787.86 and 306.12 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.42 : 787.86 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.42/787.86 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.42x = 787.86 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.42x = 241,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,176.53/525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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