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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.46, 787.65 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.46, 787.65 and 308.38 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.46 : 787.65 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.46/787.65 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.46x = 787.65 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.46x = 242,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,895.51/525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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