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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.43, 788.66 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.43, 788.66 and 294.49 is: 442.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.43 : 788.66 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.43/788.66 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.43x = 788.66 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.43x = 232,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,252.48/525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.02

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