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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.48, 787.86 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.48, 787.86 and 294.42 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.48 : 787.86 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.48/787.86 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.48x = 787.86 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.48x = 231,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,961.74/525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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